Democratic Editors Declare Populists Cannot Win Kansas
A Kansas political column reports Democratic editors declare the Populist state ticket doomed. The address urges Democratic unity to defeat Populism, highlighting past defeats in Virginia Alabama and Oregon and urging voters to back the Democratic ticket in July and November.
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Democrata of Kansas
W. A Eaten
Kingman Democrat
J. H. Padgue
Salina Herald
John E. Watrocs
Burlington Independent
Prank IL
Webster
Lawrence
Kansas
Haa
Virginia
Congress
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Alabama
Oregon
Republican Party
Rensas
Ea Doe
Amusements at Musee Haverly Minstrels Tonight
Amusement notices note Little Romp and Chips Tat Pass in the Night on the Musee Haverly program with Goodrich toast night. The troupe, said to be back to form, headlines include Burt Shepard Marty Armstrong Alf Gibson and others as a strong vocal cast with a daily afternoon performance and Saturday night show.
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Musee— Haverly
Goodrich
Haverly
Burt Shepard
Marty Armstrong
Alf Gibson
Hiarry Busworth
Esl Bernet Constantine
Lyons
Mamiba and
Pearl
Keblood Barney
Castell Brydges
Albert Hawthorne
Mdre
Corn crop persists in Shawnee County despite dry spell
Sir JR Taylor reports remaining upland corn miles southwest of the city, claiming about thirty bushels per acre at the lowest estimate. County farmers expect good prices as they retain crop despite hot, dry weather and drought stress noted by the State Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee County
State Journal
Sir JR Taylor
Air. Taylor
Ucce
Ve Dichea
Iugth
Ee County
Topeka Races Promised Big Entries and Fine Horses
The Topeka races next month promise much for horse lovers with at least 200 entries. Daily races including trotting and pacing will run after Lincoln and St. Joe events. Robbine Brow of Decatur will control the points and book-making, bringing noted performers to town. Local owners Harris Broa and Matt Beardsley bring strong pacers and steeds like Lurtine, Elise wine, and other fast entries, aiming for top speeds and crowd-pleasing performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Racing Association
al Lincoln
Robbine Brow
Decatur
Harris Broa
Hanstonia
B.J
Matt Beardsley
Ottawa
Ag Mars
Opeka
Elise
Kansas
Ex-District Judge Guthrie Plans Kansas Pioneer Life Novel
John Guthrie writes of a Kansas pioneer life novel set in Lecompton at the 19 room Stusios house. The judge aims for personal satisfaction, has developed characters and plots, and is unsure if the work will be published.
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Kansas
John Guthrie
Lecompton
Stusios
Guthrie
Pring
Topeka Ladies Plan New Dry Goods House
Topeka will gain a large retail dry goods store established by Topeka ladies and D J Harting. Dr Harding of Boston, who recently discussed local trade, partners with Mrs Margaret Wiggin and Mrs Sarees to open in the Digene room formerly used by Clemente and Chaffee. Harding, now with a Boston wholesale clothing firm, will lead the venture after his contract ends February 1. Clemente and Chaffee secure a new location and will vacate their current premises at contract end.
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Topeka
D. J. Harting
Dr. Harding
Boston
Journal
Margaret Wiggin
Eceary
Clements & Cu
Torchlighters ag of Republicans Sets Date for Meeting
A Republican meeting was held at the courthouse last night to organize a tambeau and torchlight club. A two-member committee from each ward was named to solicit members and another meeting is set for Friday at the same place. J C Clark J G Slonecker and A M Poller to draft a constitution and laws. Ward committees named from First through Fifth wards.
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Court House
Tambeau
Merennes
J. C. Clark
A M. Poller
Cotm Po
Jobn Troctman
T_ Gri
Frank Stevens
John Allen
Chan TF. McCabe
D.T. Tuslor
A. Lindell
W. Weir
A. McNab
J. Warner
Social and Personal notes from Topeka residents
Social and Personal items detail parties, visits, and outings around Topeka. Entries mention Miss Lillie Leideberg’s surprise party at 224 Hancock, dances at a Bond Avenue home, and many gatherings with names such as Maude Campbell, Nellie Dusten, Florence Clark, and Agnes Burdge. Attendees include local residents and visitors from Emporium, Ann Arbor, Columbus, and Potwin, with picnics at Garfield Park and Wakarusa, teas, and future travels cited.
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Topeka
Lillie Leideberg
Hancock Street
Maude Campbell
Nellie Dusten
Stelle Whitchell
Mabel Mills
Alta Wessen
Vernie Lewis
Susie Lewis
Emporit
Maura Frank Gilgest
Arthur Gileat
Archie
Walter Sayre
Charlie Lalwig
Walter Wessen
Gov. Mills
Dr. Lewis
Willie Wilton
Florence and
Maude Clark
Boon Avenue
Palme
Mandolin Club
Babie Norton
Florence Greer
Abbie Ware
Louise Burnham
Laura Weldling
Abbie Wheeler
Clara Laubark
Laura Davis
Mary Harrison
Gouna
Mary Magill
Mamie Bennett
Susie Guild
Marlon Garretson
Pearl
Lillian McFarland
Lida Bergan
Bessie Burnham
Hessie Wheeler
Grace Foulks
Myrtle Welch
Ands McCabe
Lillian Magill
Kate Player
Anson Walker
Cleaves
Fret Lyman
Jay Montgomery
Jake Mohier
Harry Coughlan
Missea Irene Peal
Gra Norman
Helen
Gien Porch
Lena Tuhoans
Pansy
Thor Wirtrode
Lottie Deisher
Vera Martin
Alice Gregory
Pearl Burdgs
Mesara
Millirtin
Harry Rigby
Aivia Talinen
Lee Osenburg
Bruce Wallace
Julian Sheram
Charlie Prior
Georgie Geach
Prack McCrey
Mre. Shellabarger
Mra Haker
Misa Susie Sweet
Miss Watson
Colummbus
Onin Mra
C. E. Snayder
Olive Robinson
Oberlin
Academy of Music
A. H. Case
West Tenth Street
Lora Gearhart
Kilmer
Potwin
Alice Shafer
Mary Daneka
Alma Patsen
Minnie Barton
Mary Gibbons
Ed Kiminger
Charlie Wayne
G. L. Simpson
Willie Wayne
Wakarusa Mra J. & Colliss
John
Grace
Colorado
Mise Prinie Diment
Mra Seelig
Kansas City
Nellie Kim- Inger
Silver Laks
Lela Sexton
Ostcaloosa
Will Goodrich
Washington
H. K
C. Pitch
J. Baughman
Lecompton
J. R Portir
North Harrison
Fortha Tilia
Carbondale
Mary Southerland
Myrtle Fordyce
Waveland
Ind
Minnie Warren
St Louis
Kate Post
Cameron
St. Jox
Emily Elliott
Fred Newman
Potcha Place
East
Fannie Silley
Misa Guasie Fuller
Slater Bernice
Eurporia
J. D. Wooters
Hutchinson
Mra W. MM. Stewart
Germany
Austria
F. P. Bacon
Wedas
Chi
Princeton
Mra
K. F. Bowdle
Burlington
Saaeay
Mercy Morrow
Tyler Street
Helen Newman
Bind
Nellie Kingman
Alisaca ‘Ox
Buuiuh Lee
Mary
Police Court Delivers Fines In Drunk Cases At City Park
Edith Mathewson and Mrs J Weidner arrived from Bid Ok visiting relatives at 1324 Washington. Nellie C Alexander and Miss Seaton of Louisville Ky visit Mr and Mrs Brier. In court Judge Busminger and City Attorney Hungate handled two drunks Turner and Bryant. Turner blamed a friend for his act but was fined $5 and Bryant pleaded guilty taking $5 and five days rock breaking. Bryant had hourly fits disturbing neighbors. Green McCregger, his wife and Mary Norman faced tampering charges against William Andrews orchard. case continued due to Mrs McCreggor's illness until Monday morning.
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Topeka
Receivvar Wilson
Jobhnsaca
New York
Walnut Grove
M.eo
Garefield Park
Japan
Galveston
Allence
Barnum
Major E. Morris
J. K Hudson
Delphos
Hazen
Alexander Hogeland
Kansas
Lewelling
Clearwater
Brown's Grove
Renae County
Paas
W. EL Roesington
Aldace
Walker
Holland
C. C. Hill
Hiawaths
A. A. Godard
Jedi Huhn
Leavenworth
Rai
East Seventh Street
Municipal League
Busminger
Hungate
Charles Turner
Charles Bryant
Turner
Bryant
Green McCregger
Mary Norman
William Andrews
Mra McCreggor
Freeman Death Shocks Pittafield Colored Community
George Freeman, premier colored cornetist and son of Mark Freeman, died suddenly yesterday in Pittafield Massachusetts during a street parade. He recently contracted to lead Primrose and Wears colored band and orchestra, with two engagements only. formerly with Jackson's military band and Hyer Sisters among others. Funeral services are expected Sunday in the city.
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George Freeman
Georg Freeman
Mark Freeman
Pittafield
Mass
Freeman
America
Primrose & Wears
Jackson
Aumner
United States
Hyer Sisters
Case Settled Involving Vina Dee and Harry Ohmer
A district court case from January where Vina Dee, a Rock Island dining room worker, sued Harry J Ohmer for 3 dollars was dismissed. Dee alleged Ohmer locked her in a room and spoke indecently. Ohmer claimed wage disputes led to the settlement. Court action was settled out of court.
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Vina Dee
Harry J. Ohmer
District Court
Rock Island
Wee House
Harry & Ohmer
Miss Dee
Ohmer
Burial of Dr OBrien in solemn requiem high mass
The funeral for Dr. M. O'Brien who died Tuesday evening was held at the Church of the Assumption and largely attended. The service featured a solemn requiem high mass celebrated by Rev. Father Harden with deacon Rev. Father Coolen and sub-deacon Rev. Father Henury. The Topeka Academy of Medicine members attended, and the Catholic cemetery Mt Calvary received the interment. Floral tributes included a large white rose piece from C.F. Peck and a white rose arrangement from the academy. Pallbearers were Doctors E B Jones, J B Mincey, J Moon, Capt Gonthar, and W F Parker. A memorial meeting will be held by the academy.
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M. O'Brien
Father Harden
Pather Coolen
Fath Henury
Mother Day
Topeka Academy of Medicine
Fiea It Peck
Topeks Academy of
Mei
Seline
O'Baran
Amd
Munn, Stewart
McGuire
Bogus Salvation Army Denies Local Connection and Events
A letter to the editor clarifies that a telegraphic report from a Kansas city about a Salvation Army row is false. Major Geo Hutey and others state the local organization in that city has no ties to the original Salvation Army led by General Booth. They warn imitators in Emporia and other locations are not connected and outline the verified leaders and meeting plans.
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Lewelling
Sully
Messen
State Joure
Telegraphic
Limporia
Salvation Army
Balvation Army
Bootha
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Franklin County
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R H. Semple
State Central
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P. P. Elder
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